Item firmly on the agenda for Derby challenge

Item advertised his Betfred Derby credentials in maintaining his unbeaten record in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York.Arriving on the Knavesmire having won both outings as a juvenile, the Andrew Balding-trained son of Frankel was sent off at 11-2 for his seasonal reappearance in what is widely regarded as the preeminent trial for the Epsom Classic next month.